Women's Experience of Income Management in the Northern Territory

During May and June 2011, Equality Rights Alliance documented women's experiences of Income Management in the Northern Territory. We want the views of women living with Income Management to be heard in public discussion of Income Management policy.

The report is available for download below. A printed version is also available. If you'd like a printed copy, please email era.admin@ywca.org.au with your postal address and how many copies you'd like.

This report does not make any policy recommendations. ERA does not have a policy position on Income Management. It is intended to document women’s experience, and was written for a general audience rather than being an academic report.

Understanding the experience of the women who participated in this research is important for those assessing the effectiveness of the Income Management program. This research addresses feelings of self-worth, ease of use, and understanding of how the program is intended to assist them in providing for the needs of their families.

Further Reading

Women's Experience of Income Management in the Northern Territory - 2MB PDF

Comments

this investigation is very important, as it gives better balance to rhetoric being propagated about the 'benefits' of IM. further investigation with more women from community would be useful too. the roll out of IM to other regions needs to be urgently questioned as does its continuation in current locations. thanks for undertaking this important work.

Feature Event

This interactive forum completes the 2016 That Inspires Respect project by drawing together a diverse group of people to discuss the issues of respect and its links to gender based violence. The forum will include a screening of the films produced in the project, an opportunity to hear of this experience through the voices of its creators and a discussion with key advocates of gender equality and respect from a variety of viewpoints.